From Dhammapada
From Dhammapada. Translation by F. Max Müller.
South Asian · early Buddhist tradition · English
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When thy impurities are blown away, and thou art free from guilt, thou wilt not enter again into birth and decay.
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Make thyself an island, work hard, be wise! When thy impurities are blown away, and thou art free from guilt, thou wilt not enter again into birth and decay.
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Creator: Traditional Buddhist verse
Nationality / cultural background: South Asian · early Buddhist tradition
Work / edition: 1881 translation
Translation: F. Max Müller · English
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In the source: Chapter I. The Twin-Verses; paragraph 249 in the selected body section
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